i Ready for Writing Part 1: Essay Type one In the model answer below, both sides of the argument are considered, before a conclusion is reached in the final paragraph. In your English class you have been discussing the role of technology in the home. Now, your teacher has asked you to write an essay. | Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view. a general Write your essay in 140-190 words. Model answer Have domestic Nowadays, many people have a wide range of appliances ana spedtcion devices in their hovne, Al of which ave designed to rane Life a aspects (point Tot Note) easier. However, they also have some disadvantages. | Ouwthe one hand, they have reduced the amount of time required to complete domestic chores. Cleaning ana troning, for example, can. be done far more quickly andl efficiently approp than fifty years ago. In addition, sone tnventions have one meant that certain tasies wo Longer have to be performed washing up is almost extinct in households with a dishwasher, and thanks to the watorowave, cooking ts wo more thaw pushing a button. ne. Ou the other hana, some modern technology has made our phrases lives Less interesting thaw before. Food which has been taken from the freezer and heated in a microwave is not as tasty as fresh food cooked tn a conventional oven. Moreover, the reason many people buy these Labour-saving devices is to enable them to spend nore time working, which does wot necessarily waalkee them happier Tnsumup, although technology has made life easier in the home, it has wot improved the overall quality of our lives. negative aspects (points 2 & 3 of Notes) conclusion, summarizing opinion 7 : \ tex asl ection. \ sey Ai ee that sooo! dee | In your English class vou have been Some peop TM ts aaequatelys talking about education in schools in stu ‘5 - ee = you agree? Sanaa Useful languay for veo Li \ Te has asked Saying what people ti Tgees 2 ‘SomelMany people fel vurite about: Write an essay using all the notes and a és essons i : ers argue tha. ene content of Less give reasons for your point of view. eee 4 ' int of vew octal velationshifs {tis sometimes sideline 2 sootal ¥ mene ts. jain ensseees (YOUE It is widely believed Write your essay in 140-190 words. 194Part 1: Essay Type two In the model answer below, only one point of view uestLow is considered. This is clearly stated in the first, essay A ow volta paragraph and supported with reasons in the subsequent —_{¢ it wetter 19 S° paragraphs. wien Fawatly or In your English class you have been talking about relationships with family and friends. So Now, your English teacher has asked you to write an essay. io Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your 4 whiten (S cat point of view. ich is more Tu nich ts és 2M (your own iolea) friends? write aout: Write your essay in 140-190 words. ee Model answer | I fawail Vl Provided there ave reasonably strong and health relationships between parents and children, tt is nuy opinion cas 4 favaily holiday has raore advantages than one with rlends. appropriately formal style To begin with, itis much more economical to spend your holiday with your family, particularly tf you are a teenager. Parents are happy to pay for most almost everything, enabling thetr children to do things they would not be able to afford to if they were with friends. | use of linking phrases different, you can have just as vauch fun with your family as with your friends. Parents ana children may not always agree ow what to do each day, but this is also true between | friends ti an important advantage of having fun with your favaily is that tt helps to strengtinen relationships between the different members. In their busy lives, they have Little time to spend with each other; a holiday helps bring everyone together iw a relaxed situation. In conclusion, whilst time spent away with friends can be very enjoyable, a holiday spent with the family has a much more beneficial effect. conclusion, ng opinion | Secondly, even though the two types of holiday are very | words and Task eccay question In your English class you have been talking about the te ik letter to be effects of fame. ov ARONA Now, your English teacher has asked you to write an weptes! essay. ie about Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for “W"" your point of view. 2 money 2 fiends ae own idea 38 of Unit 3 for linking Write your essay in 140-190 words. Bonne (YOU 195Ready for Writing Part 2: Article You see this announcement in an international magazine, MY IDEAL JOB We're interested to know what jobs people would most like to do. Write us an | atticle telling us what your ideal job would be and why. The best articles will be published in next month’s magazine Write your article in 140-190 words. | Model answer interesting ttle eee ! fee. wife \|eeceree) opening se | ssibly want to do? Office jobs are dull, relevant toti sales jobs ave stressful and industry is out of the question. | The ideal job for me ts that of a warden. on a nature reserve. ; ears ; ana direct ques | ife2 You would hear the sound of tiivdsong | ond satenay a lively informal vather than the woise of traffic, smell flowers and trees renciet | swlethroughout —_isnstendl of exhaust fumes and eigarettes, and see peaceful the article vivers, not busy vonds. You ave to advwit, those ave wonderful working conditions. uportantly, with a job like this, { would be doing sonaething | believe in, helping to preserve the environment | infomnial nigra for future generations. And although td be far from. ouilt- devices up aveas and Large populations, | would still have contact with people, teaching visitors to the reserve about nature conservation. Of course, it’s wot the best-paid job in the world. But I’ol probably be able to afford to rent a small cottage with a cosy fireplace and a vegetable garden. It’s not everybody's | idea of Luxury, but personally, | couldu't tmagin | } avusthing better | comment, Task Either: a write your own answer to the task above in 140-190 words; or b answer the following question. You see this announcement in your school's English-language magazine. Write your article in 140-190 words. MY IDEAL EVENING OUT Snot oe eee Wedd like to hear about your ideal See evening out, Where would you go, ELE] ‘who would you go with and whae Involving the reader Attitude adverbs would you do? an you imagine ..? Naturally... Importantly, ‘ts won sfiee enmeatngttcne Have you eve...? Personally... (Not surprising. questions and giving your reasons. eee ee eons ag | HoWwouldyoufeti..2 Interestingly... Worynghy. articles in next month’ magazine. Did you know that. (Unfortunately Jost think... 196 You have to admit...ginning the emailletter Sanks for your emailleter. own). tou coullshould tr (eating more Bye fornow (Lot of love SoS Ready for Writing Part 2: Email and letter This is part of an email you receive from your English friend, Emma. Itwas a briliant holiday, but my health and fitness have suffered. Too many ice | creams and not enough exercise! You're the healthiest person | know ~ can you give | me some advice on how to get fit and healthy again? | Thanks Emma Write your email in 140-190 words. Model answer Hi Emma Thanks for Your email. It sounds as tf you had a good tire ov. your holiday - perhaps a little too good! You definitely weed to change Sone of those bast habits you picked up. Firstly, You should do some regular physical exercise. f 1 w Ud go jogging at Least three or four tlimes a weele. You Live tn a Beet avea with Lots of Lovely country, paths, sothere's no excuse for not getting out and going for a run, It’s alsa a good idea to Leave the car iv. the garage and wall to the shops instead. they're not far from Your house, ani you'll be surprised how much better You'll feel as a result. And as Um sure you realize, you should also change your | diet. Try cutting doww ow fried food, butter, cheese ani fatty vient — and cut out ice creans completely! qerting fit and healthy takes tive, so be consistent and don't give | appropriately up after just a couple of weeks. infermalstyie 'hope that's useful. Good Luck and Let me know how you get on. All the best David | language for giving advice Task ‘This is part of an email you receive from your English friend, Simon, Its (rot 2 good idea to (go on your I won't be here next week, as I've rented twas greatlovely to hear fram you. _‘It best (not) to (do too much} a holiday cottage with some friends | holiday) sounds wondertll Ending the email/etter near the coast. Unfortunately, it looks as E hope that’s usefullhelpful if it's going to rain a lot, so we want to Giving advice and making Let me know (what happen) lake some games with us to play in the s Hope to see youthear from yousoon, ‘House. Can you suggest any? How do vere you Hl would (ake you play them? : Closing phrases | Thanks late sure you (take 2 pack of cards, Allthe best Best wishes, Simon Write your email in 140-190 words. 197introduction reasons for applying relevant skills and experience personal qualities and suitability for the job 198 Part 2: Letter of application UK You have seen this advertisement in an SUMMER, CAMPS international magazine. Helpers required to wor our UK Summer Cam, eek ‘on one of * workshops * sports 2 Outdoor pursuits Write your letter of application in indoor and outdoor games 140-190 words. Write to the ‘0 the director, M See ou ceetO4 Me Sosa the POphY You would be sunatte ge, Model answer Dear Mrs Simpsow . [would Lilee to apply for the job of Camp Helper as advertised iw this month's issixe of ‘international Student’. { like being with children very much and | would certainly enjoy the challenge of working with them ov. one of your camps. Moreover, ( have just finished school anal in October (will be starting a degree course in English. | am therefore very keen to improve my Language skills in an English- speaking country before | go to university. use of link words There are a wumber of activities | coulda organize for the children. My interests include basketball, tennis and orienteering, andl | also play the guitar and cormpose my appropri own songs. For the past seven years | have attenoled sunray formals camps in my country with the scouts, and Last year | helped to rave a wunnber of events, including an orienteering competition and a kite-maling workshop. | feel ( have the necessary patience and energy to make a positive ana enthusiastic contribution to your carmps and | hope You will consider my application favourably appropriate ending Costas SergisReady for Writinc Useful language for letters of application Beginnings and endings Dear Sir or Madam and Yours faithfully Deor Ms Bentley and Yours sincerely Reason for writing I sawthave seen your advertisement in. am writing te apply for the jobiposition of (a shop assistant). | would like 10 apply fora grant to studytor .. ‘would like to volunteer to work with (the elderly) Describing skills and experience Ihave (a great deal offsome) experience of {looking after animals) spent (two months) working as (a kitchen assistant, Task 1 have excellent communicationicomputer! organizational skills have a good knowledge of (fst aidiFrenchl website development) Personal qualities and suitability have alan frienalysensitveleasy-going! enthusiastic nature. | feel | have the necessary (patience) and (energy) for the job. am confident ! would be well suited to the job. ‘believe {am an ideal condidate for a grantithe Job. Closing remarks ‘hope you will consider my application. ook forward to your replyihearing from you. You have seen this advertisement in an international magazine. + Reception Assistants + Bar and Restaurant Staff the job. Coastal Campsites require ming Pool Attendants + Entertainers fo work inthe UK on our busy, five-star campsites tis summer Applicants must have a reasonable command of English and be willing to wor! Write to the director, Mr Peabody, and explain why you would be suitable for long hours. Write your letter of application in 140-190 words. 199Ready for Writing Part 2: Report A group of elderly tourists will be spending a morning in your town as part of a ten-day tour of the region. The local tourist office has asked you to write a report for the group leader, ; suggesting ways in which the tourists might spend the morning. You should give advice on sightseeing and shopping, as well as information on where they could have lunch Write your report in 140-190 words. Model answer , summare introduction ‘a suitable heading : : peo F ah the aim Roceaehexctioniof Tne aim of this report is to give suggestions to a group of elderly report with SHeeBSrE tourists on how to make the most of their morning in Roxburgh. copyingt signing, wordingof The group might like to begin the morning with a visit to the ve sixteenth century church, with its impressive stained-glassed windows. Within easy walleing distance of the chureh is the Roxburgh Fol Muselina, containing wuvasrous exhibits which show what life was Like in the town in ‘formbroenturies, Shopping ~~ __ / For those who would Liles to go shopping, the farmers’ market in )~ a variety oft the main squave is an option worth considering. A wide choice <—- end phrasi a range of of fresh, organic produce is on sale, together with Locally mace + describe ang neues cheeses, bead and wine. The square also contains gwuraber «| and quanti giving advice OF interesting pottery shops, some of which offer discounts to senior citizens. Lunoh After a busy morning, Lunch in one of the reasonably priced restaurants ow the seafront is to be recomraenaled. Nov- vegetarians should try one of the many fresh fish dishes for oe which Roxburgh ts famous ere style, inthis conclude with ¢ — Conclusion. case formal rete Although the group is only in Roxburgh for a short time, Comment. everyone is guaranteed a warm. welcome and a naemorable andor final be recommendation morning, Task Useful language for reports A group of foreign teenage students on Giving advice and making Describing amounts or quantities an exchange programme in your region suggestions 4 wide rangebselectionivariety of (cots is planning to visit your town for an | would recommendiadvise them to (go shops) on eee ee. 8 large numberof (restaurants) asked to write a report for the leader o eR a ton fares at A the group, suggesting ways in which the ij aa oe mt a 4 ightepend thewtimed i plenty ofsevealimanyinumerous pas students might spend their time in your hg bast place for (musi is (Spins) ee town. You should give advice on places to go for shopping and entertainment, euiiey shots fy mustere adres pe taee ateenor) Talking about facilities explaining why you recommend these 7 places. Paes eine 20) i 2n.option worth The shoppinglsporsiculturalilsure! pres restaurant et facilities are Write your report in 140-190 words. (A boat trip) isa mustito be ‘ ee ed excellentioutstandinglsecond to none Itisadvsablela good idea to (book in cles advance) -» poortinadequatelbesic. 200positive sints about the show negative tise in (Wales) in (the 19903). Is when . Ready for Writing Part 2: Review You have seen this notice in an English-language magazine called Stageshow. Have you been to see a musical, a concert, a circus, a comedian or any other kind of live show recently? If so, write us a review, telling us what you did and did not enjoy about the show and whether you would recommend it to other people. Write your review in 140-190 words. Model answer Wizarol waren Whizz bang Thad a truly magtoal evening when | went to see Warren introduction, Whizzbang with my ten-year-old wephew last month. tt including was the first Live magic show t had been. to, ana i won't be sueners! my last. pinion warren started the show with a few of the tiypteal tricles You often see on television, but it was so much more Tuprescive to see them performed live. The ausience watched open-mouthed as he made a variety of objects disappear, turned rabbits into birds and seemed to cut his assistant in hale The most entertaining part of the show came whew he invited members of the audience onto the stage. we couldn't stop laughing as he produced pencils from people's ears and vaice from their pockets. It was absolutely hilartous. ‘The card tricks were a Little disappointing, manly because pene it wasw’t always easy to see what was happening. M eae nephew andl t both Lost interest at this point, althoual pres fortunately, this section of the show was quite short. Whatever your age, Warren Whizzbang is definitely worth going to see, even Lf you are unimpressed by magic on the recommendation Eeleviston. The live experience is simply unforgettable. a range of adjectives Task The (acting) is oustanding! Either: a write your own answer to the task above in afm, TV series, play or tsappointing 140-190 words; The bestiverst partof the (play) orb answer the following question. You have seen this notice in your school’s English- Making a recommendation language magazine. je of ts strengthsiwveaknesses enjoy it It is definitely worth seeing. J would recommend it to teenagers Televisi n reviews needed We'd like to hear about a television series you watch Haveli pppes! to fenvone regularly. Write us a review, telling us what you enjoy Interested in sport). about the series and whether there is anything you (Young chadren) are sure to, don’t like about it. Don't forget to say who you would recommend it to. Write your review in 140-190 words. 201